Single strand bi-directional barb suture with coating shield



FIG. 1 is a side elevation view of a single strand bi-directional barb suture with coating shield in accordance with the invention, showing the single strand bi-directional barb suture with coating shield in a first condition of use wherein both strands are shown in a coated condition;

FIG. 2 is an enlarged, partial side elevation of a portion of the; single strand bi-directional barb suture with coating shield taken from FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is another enlarged, side elevation of a portion of the single strand bi-directional barb suture with coating shield take from FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the single strand bi-directional barb suture with coating shield showing the portion indicated by Line 4-4 in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a cross-section view thereof, showing the single strand bi-directional barb suture with coating shield in a second condition of use wherein one strand is shown in a coated condition and the other strand is shown in a non-coated condition, taken along line 5-5 of FIG. 3; and,

FIG. 6 is another cross-section view thereof, showing the single strand bi-directional barb suture with coating shield in a second condition of use wherein both strands are in a non-coated condition.

The broken lines shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrated the environment of the single strand bi-directional barb suture with coating shield and forms no part of the claimed design.

The single strand bi-directional barb suture with coating shield is shown with a symbolic break in its length in FIG. 1. The appearance of any portion of the article between the break lines forms no part of the claimed design.

The single strand bi-directional barb suture with coating shield contains a repeating pattern of barbs, wherein the pattern of barbs repeats along the length of the suture filaments forming a double-stranded suture. Before and during use, the double-stranded suture contains both strands with coating. Once the single strand bi-directional barb suture with coating shield is installed, the coating on the strand dissolves. 

CLAIM The ornamental design for a single strand bi-directional barb suture with coating shield, as shown and described. 